Charges follow woman accused of attempted theft

Beth Ann Gardner, 32, of 164 McKinley Parkway, was arrested following a complaint by Kohl’s department store, 2232 Delaware Ave., that at about 5 p.m. Saturday, Gardner tried to receive cash for merchandise she did not purchase.

Police pursued Gardner at a high rate of speed, and then she fled on foot, police said.

Garner then was subdued by police, and was in possession of a crack pipe, police said.